#D6AC44 Hex Color
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Sale banners and spring packaging often reach for #d6ac44, a mellow golden yellow with warm honey undertones. Its medium lightness keeps it from glaring on screen, but it can turn muddy across large areas, so it works best as an accent or supporting tone. Black text sits clearly on top at roughly 9.8:1 contrast. Pair the hex code #d6ac44 with deep navy for a richer combo.
Questions about #d6ac44
What is #d6ac44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6ac44 is rgb(214, 172, 68), in HSL hsl(43, 64%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 68%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6ac44?
Deep navy and charcoal bring out the golden warmth in #d6ac44, while burgundy gives it a richer, vintage feel. Skip pale grays, which wash out its warmth.
Is #d6ac44 readable on white or black?
#d6ac44 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.